'Protest, but not come on streets and create problems': CJI's remark amid Navi Mumbai airport renaming plea
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, addressed a petition regarding the renaming of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, emphasizing the importance of peaceful protest. He stated that while individuals have the right to protest, they should not disrupt public order. The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the renaming issue, citing it as a matter of policymaking.
- ▪CJI Surya Kant emphasized the right to peaceful protest but discouraged street demonstrations that disrupt public order.
- ▪The Supreme Court rejected a plea to rename the Navi Mumbai International Airport, stating it falls under policymaking.
- ▪The petition for renaming was filed by the Prakashjhot Samajik Sanstha, seeking a decision from the Centre.
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'Protest, but not come on streets and create problems': CJI's remark amid Navi Mumbai airport renaming pleaThe CJI's remarks were made during a petition filed to rename the Navi Mumbai International Airport in the Supreme Court.Published on: May 19, 2026 3:21 PM ISTEdited by Danita YadavShare viaCopy link Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Tuesday stated that while all Indians maintain a right to peaceful protest, young people should not protest on the streets, as he pointedly spoke of demonstrations seeking a specific name for the Navi Mumbai airport.Chief Justice of India Surya Kant (PTI)The CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court, also refused to entertain the plea to rename Navi Mumbai International Airport to 'Lokneta D B Patil Navi Mumbai International Airport'; and said the issue fell…
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